SP2 Found Insecure (Duh)

[Anti-Trend]

According to the German site PCWelt, there's a major and easily exploitable security hole in SP2... can't say I'm surprised. By the way, this is in addition to the others that have already been publicized recently.

"Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies helps you protect your PC against viruses, hackers, and worms." - this is how Microsoft promotes its Service Pack 2 on its website. What the company does not say: Instead of viruses, worms, and hackers, the supposedly safe SP2 for Windows XP invites any Internet user to have a look around your PC.

One more reason to get a good router... ...or, convert to Linux (or both!) :D

-AT

 

[Sniper]

I got an router :)

 

[Anti-Trend]

I got an router :)

They're definately worth the money, huh? :good:

 

[Sniper]

yep they are :) I'd say get a Netgear DG834 its a good router!

 

[ninja fetus]

SP2 SECURITY ISSUE!! ...who would'a thought!

 

[Addis]

OMG. I am gobsmacked. What an unexpected surprise. A Microsoft product thats insecure. :cool:

 

[Anti-Trend]

OMG. I am gobsmacked. What an unexpected surprise. A Microsoft product thats insecure. :cool:

Yeah, well, you can see right through XP's firewall using SYN (partial-connect) or FIN (stealth) scans even when it is working right, so...